Based on one of Michael Crichton’s “techno-thrillers,” The Terminal Man deals once again with men of science crossing the boundaries of the natural world and the dire consequences such actions eventually lead to. The basic premise of this film involves the use of computers and brain surgery to, if not heal damaged brains, at least…
Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash (2017) – Review
I doubt kids today are all that familiar with the “Beach Party” movies starring 60s’ singing sensations Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello, but Lego Scooby-Doo! Blowout Beach Bash is a clear tribute to those fun-loving goofy teen flicks of old; thus, more mature viewers may get an extra chuckle or two. Regardless, this second Scooby-Doo…
Birds of Prey (2020) – Review
We can all admit that the only real saving grace to 2016’s Suicide Squad was Margot Robbie’s performance as Harley Quinn, which seems to be the genesis of Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) as the star of this film is that irascible Harleen Quinzel as she flamboyantly bounces around…
Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon (2016) – Review
What do professional wrestling and automotive racing have in common? Well, other than my complete lack of interest in either of these two “sports,” they were both smashed together in the animated feature Scooby-Doo! and WWE: Curse of the Speed Demon. In this feature, once again the Scooby gang teams up with the stars of…
Planet of Dinosaurs (1977) – Review
When the blending of science fiction and dinosaurs in movies comes to mind, the obvious example would be Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park, but even before Michael Crichton’s book saw the light of day, there was a little gem called Planet of Dinosaurs, an extremely low-budget sci-fi adventure film that dealt with a small group of…